Contract and Grant Accounting Director

Position Details

Position Information

Requisition Number
S4101P

Home Org Name
Contracts & Grants Accounting

Division Name
VP for Research and Economic Dev

Position Title
Contract and Grant Accounting Director

Job Class Code
KE02

Appointment Status
Full-time

Part-time FTE

Limited Term
No

Limited Term Length

Job Summary

Auburn University’s Office of the Sr. Vice President for Research and Economic Development is actively recruiting applicants for the position of Contract and Grants Accounting Director . This position directs the activities of the Contracts and Grants department to ensure that all contract and grant accounts are created and maintained properly and are monitored to ensure the University will be in compliance.

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Essential Functions

• Manages the process of accounting for sponsored projects and assessing financial reporting to ensure processes are in compliance with Federal and State regulations and university policy.

• Provides accounting schedules and reports for the annual financial report and A-133 audit report and assists the controller and independent CPA .

• Conducts formal and informal training regarding Federal regulations and university policy and procedures for departmental administrators across campus and contracts and grants personnel.

• Coordinates and verifies indirect cost recovery and distribution and budget reports are in accordance with university policies.

• Maintains Federally required certification of effort on sponsored projects. Works closely with Controller and Financial Reporting in reviewing and implementing Federal regulations and university policies and procedures and controls regarding the indirect costs study and rate negotiations.

• Serves as liaison between university and external auditors for post-award audits of contracts and grants.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Management, Finance, Accounting, or related field.
• 7 years of experience in managing contract and grant accounting services and financial reporting.

Substitution allowed for Experience :
When a candidate has the required education, but lacks the required experience, they may normally apply additional appropriate education toward the experience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevant education per year of required experience.

Minimum Skills, License, and Certifications

Minimum Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of accounting principles and practices, financial andinvestment principles, and laws governing financial management of sponsored programs.

Minimum Technology Skills

Minimum License and Certifications

None Required.

Desired Qualifications

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in Higher Education
• Experience in Banner
• Working knowledge of Auburn University policies and procedures

Posting Detail Information

Salary Range
$98,300-$186,800

Job Category
Executive/Director/Management

Working Hours if Non-Traditional

City position is located in:
Auburn

State position is located:
AL

List any hazardous conditions or physical demands required by this position

Posting Date
11/14/2024

Closing Date

EEO Statement

AUBURN UNIVERSITY IS AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER . It is our policy to provide equal employment and education opportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protected veteran status, genetic information, or any other classification protected by applicable law. The Office of Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity (AA/ EEO ) strives to ensure an inclusive and equitable working, living, and learning environment for members of the Auburn University community. Please visit their website to learn more.

Special Instructions to Applicants

provide 3 references

Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://www.auemployment.com/postings/49790
Documents Needed to Apply
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

Optional DocumentsSupplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * Please tell us how you first heard about this opportunity.
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   
2. * Please select the answer that best describes your current employment relationship with Auburn University:
   • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee within probationary period
   • Current full-time Auburn or AUM employee outside of probationary period
   • Current part-time Auburn or AUM employee
   • Not an Auburn or AUM employee
3. * Do you have a Bachelor's degree in Business, Management, Finance, Accounting, or related field?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have 7 years of experience in managing contract and grant accounting services and financial reporting OR a degree to use in lieu of some experience?
   • Yes
   • No